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As the world commemorates the 2016 World AIDS Day on Thursday December 1, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday called for an end to all forms of discrimination against and stigmatization of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Saraki, a medical doctor, in a statement by his Special Adviser …

On November 24, 2016, the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) held the much-anticipated auto award show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mercedes-Benz emerged winner of two distinct awards; Luxury Car of the Year (Mercedes-Benz S-class)and Heavy Duty Truck of the Year (Mercedes-Benz Actros). “We keep winning! We …

On Saturday, November 26, 2016, friends, families and art enthusiasts trooped into the Mercedes-Benz Center for the opening reception of an art exhibition by Tayo Ayelowo, themed “Standing with the Kings”. The showroom was transformed to an art gallery for portrait paintings of various traditional rulers in Nigeria, thus illustrating …

The agreement involves both online sales and POS payments through electronic payment terminals Societe Generale (www.SocieteGenerale.com) has announced that it has signed a merchant acquiring partnership with American Express (www.AmericanExpress.com) in eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the Bank operates. These countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Ivory …

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that a sustained investment in science and technology would eventually result in development. The governor spoke while formally inaugurating an engineering laboratory built by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas company for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Addressing the students, the governor pledged …

In a move aimed at reducing the import dependent profile of the Nigerian economy, creating more jobs and boosting the local sourcing of raw materials, leading manufacturer and Nigeria’s only total alcohol beverage company, Guinness Nigeria Plc, has commissioned a new production line that will support the local manufacturing of …

As part of renewed efforts to enhance access to education among females in Sokoto, the state government has announced the establishment of an agency girl-child education. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made this known during a meeting with officials from the Nigeria Office of UNICEF and the United Kingdom’s Department for …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In its drive to boost the economy and resuscitate the industries in the region, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF)has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Electric ‎International for the construction of five solar power projects, which are expected to generate 500 megawatts of …

Nigeria music icon, Yemi Alade, has taken the lead in spreading Shell’s #makethefuture campaign which aims to inspire youths and entrepreneurs for bright energy ideas that can help in the global quest for more and cleaner energy. The multiple award nominee and winner of the 2015 MTV African Music Award …

The Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has said that the establishment of the Enpower Free Trade Zone in the state necessitates the construction of a second runway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Governor Ugwuanyi who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Enpower Free Trade …

14 year old Miss Ifeoluwa Toluwanimi Abiodun, a student of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has emerged the winner of the 2016 edition of the The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Essay Competition for Senior Secondary Schools students in Nigeria. Ifeoluwa clinched the first position at the award ceremony, …

The gale of transparency in the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was sustained on Thursday with the public opening of 224 bids submitted by companies seeking to purchase and lift Nigerian crude oil grades for the period 2016/2017. Successful companies would participate in the lifting of about …

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Malabo for Abuja after participating at the 4th Africa-Arab Summit in Malabo Equatorial Guinea on 23rd Nov 2016.

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all the people of Ondo State to go out to the polling stations on Saturday, November 26, and cast their votes for CHANGE. A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) said “The right to vote is not …

President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja and arrived Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, ahead of the 4th Africa-Arab Summit holding on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. The summit, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), will be attended by Heads of …

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Eamon Dunphy has hit out at Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The ex-midfielder, who started his career at Old Trafford, believes that United are ‘a long, long way away’ from troubling Chelsea or Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but singled out one the …

President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the 4th Africa-Arab Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016. The summit, a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said, will be attended by Heads of State and Government from Gulf and African countries, and is …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said no fewer than 50,000 athletes from across the world are expected to participate in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon billed to hold on February 11, 2017. Governor Ambode, who stated this at Lagos House in Ikeja while …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has saluted Prof. Wole Soyinka for inducting Nigeria into the Hall of Fame through his iconic literary works. Speaking at the Command Performance of one of Prof. Soyinka’s books, the “Death and the King’s Horseman”, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary …

Mr. Dikko Bala, Alternate Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has been appointed the Chairman of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) for a period of two years. The appointment was confirmed during the 24th session of IMSO in London recently. Mr. Bala, a Deputy Director with the …

Against the backdrop of concerns in some quarters of outbreak of famine in Nigeria next year, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged the Federal Government to immediately stop the export of food items to neighbouring countries, especially through the land borders. Speaking in Isa LGA of the …

No fewer than 150 companies and operators would be participating in the National Mining Summit billed for the first quarter of next year, as part of plans by the ministry of Mines and Steel Development to scale up activities and drive investment in the sector. The Minister of State for …

Shell Companies in Nigeria, supported by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eight Nigerian banks under the refreshed Shell Contractors’ Support Fund, the latest milestone in efforts to improve access to finance for Nigerian vendors and suppliers in the oil and gas industry. …